Yosemite National Park in California is chock-full of iconic vistas perfect for your smartphone, point-and-shoot, or tricked-out SLR camera. But there is more to Yosemite than just those iconic shots.
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Photography In The National Parks: Yosemite Tried, True, And New
Not too long ago, I read a portion of an interview with a young and upcoming adventure landscape photographer who dismissively remarked that all the iconic spots were over-photographed and over-published and not worth any further attention (I’m paraphrasing here). My response was to roll my eyes and mutter “Whatever.” You see, I truly believe that, no matter how oft-photographed an iconic vista may be, you should still get a photo of that spot, if you are there. Why? For one thing, because you are the one capturing that particular composition, and for another, what the heck is wrong with getting a photo of an awe-inspiring location, even if a gazillion others have photographed the same vista? To paraphrase another photographer with whom I heartily agree, a popular spot for photography is like a great restaurant. You go there because the food is great and you’re not going to skip out on it because many others have eaten there.
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Photography In The National Parks: Capturing Moonbows In Yosemite National Park
While Yosemite is filled with gorgeous daylight views, it is a shame that more people don't stick around to experience the night skies that are uninterrupted by the light pollution found in the cities. And even more of a shame that they do not get to see the granite cliffs, such as El Capitan, and the waterfalls under the light of a full moon.
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- By Rebecca Latson - August 1st, 2025 9:32am
